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Phishing

Learn about current phishing techniques, notable campaigns and attacks, what to watch out for 'in the wild', and more.

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August 21, 2025 KnowBe4 Threat Lab

That ‘Urgent Payroll Update’ Email is a Trap: A Look at the Latest HR Phishing Tactics

Phishing attacks impersonating HR are on the rise. Between January 1 – March 31, 2025, our Threat Lab team observed a 120%surge in these attacks reported via our PhishER product versus ...

August 20, 2025 KnowBe4 Threat Lab

Cybersecurity Human Resources Risk: Why HR Is Targeted

We all trust HR - or at least we do when we think they’re emailing us! Data from KnowBe4’s HRM+ platform reveals that phishing simulations with internal subject lines dominate the list of ...

August 19, 2025 KnowBe4 Team

North Korean Threat Actor Delivers Ransomware Via Phishing Emails

The North Korean threat actor ScarCruft has incorporated ransomware into its arsenal, according to researchers at South Korean security firm S2W.

August 6, 2025 Martin Kraemer

Beyond Traditional Defenses: Why French Cyber Resilience Needs to Improve

In today's world, cyberattacks are a constant threat. While technical defenses are crucial, people often remain the easiest attack vector for cybercriminals.

August 5, 2025 KnowBe4 Team

Warning: New Phishing Campaign Targets Instagram Users

A phishing campaign is targeting Instagram users with phony notifications about failed login attempts, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

July 30, 2025 KnowBe4 Team

[CASE STUDY] Retail Organization Sees 50-Fold Increase in Phishing Reporting with KnowBe4's Phish Alert Button and Training

A global retail and wholesale company transformed their security posture after implementing KnowBe4's Phish Alert Button (PAB) and security awareness training, achieving an astonishing ...

July 21, 2025 KnowBe4 Team

Job Seekers Beware: Many People Are Falling for Employment Scams

More than one in ten people who were targeted by job scams this year fell victim, according to a report from Resume.org.

July 16, 2025 Bex Bailey

Engineered To Evade: How Phishing Attacks Are Designed To Get Through Your Secure Email Gateway

Getting through secure email gateways (SEGs) is simply the cost of doing business for a cybercriminal. Literally, detection at the perimeter by a SEG is the same as falling at the first ...

July 9, 2025 Martin Kraemer

Psychological Contract Breach and the Power of Security Culture - Research Insights

Employees are expected to behave securely, and the definition of “securely” is often written down in a myriad of security policies. Yet, people do not always comply with security policies ...

June 25, 2025 KnowBe4 Team

Europol Warns of Social Engineering Attacks

Social engineering remains a primary initial access vector for cybercriminals, according to a new report from Europol.

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